Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 261

1s your previous promise still valid?” I asked, swallowing my pride

I knew Ned wouldn’t use my dad’s situation to trick me If my dad was really framed, I needed to have the chance to see him, understand the whole situation, and then make a plan

“Which one?” The coldness faded from Neil’s face. He appeared more relaxed, but he acted clueless on purpose.

“If I stay in Sterling Estates for half a month, can I see my dad?” I was determined. Even if my dad blamed me in the future, I would never regret this.

If my dad was wronged, I couldn’t just sit and watch him suffer

If my mom wake up and found out what happened to my dad, she’d be heartbroken.

Neil’s smirk grew wider. He let go of my hand and corrected me, “It’s a month.”

“Wasn’t it twenty days?” I frowned

“Why did you just arbitrarily change it to half a month? Now you need my help. so I should have the right to tweak the terms. Neil said shamelessly

I wanted to retort, but Neil’s gaze made me realize my position. If I refused him now, I’d be driving my dad to a dead end

‘Fine, I agree, but I want to see my dad within three days I also made my demand.

“No problem” Neil answered crisply. “Lets go back to Sterling Estates now.”

“I haven’t packed yet!” I replied

“No need. Everything’s ready at Sterling Estates. You just go straight there. And theres someone waiting for us there today. After saying this, Neil dragged me into the elevator, completely disregarding my opinion

which was cold as

the elevator, I pulled my

cold, you should dress warmer”

the problem of my cold hands. In fact, I was

I was constantly probing how much Neil

cunning and wouldn’t reveal any information to me. He only said he would do what he

lit, giving off a warm vibe in the cold winter night i followed Neil from the underground garage, passing by

scarf for Neil, but I wasn’t sure if

seen that dark red chunky scarf on the couch somewhere, but I couldn’t remember where

were sitting on the sofa in the

parents here. After I recovered from the surprise, I

I saw the huge cake on the table did I remember that today was Ned’s mom’s

now, it was her birthday

Faith waved

over and sat down. Since I promised Neil to stay here for

didn’t invite other friends and relatives but just had a simple celebration with her family. Although they suddenly had an outsider like me, they didn’t look upset at all; rather, they were all

watched me sit down next to his mother and then threw his coat aside, “You guys chat. I’m going to take a shower.”

ahead!” Neils mother waved happily.

a bit nervous, but they didn’t ask why I was here. They only inquired about the situation at my home.

to see your mother, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be

My mom is still not awake, so even if you visit her, she cant respond

but Neil said he would handle it. If you

didn’t tell them how Neil

in a change of clothes. His hair was uncombed, neatly falling on

accompanied by loose black pants, making

my side and finally sat next

guys talking about?” He picked up the wine on the table and took